7th to 8th AUGUST, 2024
The Tama’ah Festival celebrates a beloved local cuisine of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville called Tamatama.
Tamatama is either made up of banana, taro, casava or sago – wrapped in fresh banana leaves and cooked in coconut milk over an open fire.
Festival visitors will be given a rare opportunity to see and taste a variety of traditionally prepared and cooked Tamatama from all over the Autonomous Region of Bougainville – a treat for food lovers.
The festival will also showcase traditional dancing, plus arts and crafts from Bougainville.
For tours and accommodation, contact: Bougainville Experience Tours, email bougtours@hotmail.com, mobile +675 73656050 / Central Bougainville Tourism Association, mobile +675 7374-7028

2024 Tama Festival in Arawa, Autonomous Region of Bougainville